Dual Credit Parent Resources
As a parent, you want your child to have the best possible future. And we believe that dual credit is a gateway for you and your child to save money AND get ahead with their studies before graduating high school.
What is Dual Credit?
How it Works
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- Our official form of communication is through San Jac email. Students should check their email daily and email their instructor or the dual credit office for assistance.
- Students should always include their ID number, also known as G#, on any emails they send.
- Take advantage the College's many resources, such as student support, tutoring, and the library.
- Read and print the syllabus and calendar to become familiar with the class and important deadlines.
- Schedule time for studying.
- Create a study routine of at least three hours per week.
Dual credit vs advance placement
While AP courses can potentially earn college credit or placement, dual credit courses allow eligible high school students to earn BOTH high school and college credit by successfully completing an approved San Jacinto College course. Plus, unlike AP, dual credit classes are taught at San Jacinto College by highly qualified professors, giving your child a truly college-level experience.
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Dual Credit |
Advanced Placement (AP) |
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Description |
Dual Credit allows eligible high school students to earn BOTH high school and college credit by successfully completing an approved San Jacinto College course. |
Advanced Placement is a program which offers college-level curricula and exams to high school students, which can potentially earn college credit or placement. |
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Class/Course Length |
Term/Semester |
Academic year |
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Cost |
Tuition is reduced by 75% |
$96 per exam |
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Credit |
Credit for high school and college is awarded when students successfully pass the course. |
College credit is granted when students pass AP exams with approved scores designated by individual colleges and universities. |
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Higher Education Acceptance |
Accepted at public colleges and universities in Texas; may transfer out-of-state and/or select private universities. |
Exam score (not final grade) accepted throughout the nation (typically requires a score of 3 or higher, but it varies by institution). |
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Location |
San Jacinto College, high school campus, online and/or hybrid. |
High school campus. |
Enrolling in Dual Credit
High School Partnerships
Channelview ISD
- Channelview High School
Clear Creek ISD
- Clear Horizons Early College High School
- Clear Brook High School
- Clear Lake High School
Crosby ISD
- Crosby High School
Deer Park ISD
Friendswood ISD
Galena Park ISD
- Galena Park CTE Early College High School
- Galena Park High School
- North Shore High School
Home School ISD
- MOU Coming Soon
Houston ISD
- Texas Connections Academy at Houston
Humble ISD
- Humble
La Porte ISD
Pasadena ISD
- J. Frank Dobie Early College High School
- Pasadena Early College High School
- Pasadena Memorial Early College High School
- Sam Rayburn Early College High School
- South Houston Early College High School
- Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
Pearland ISD
- Glenda Dawson High School
- Pearland high School
- Robert Turner College & Career High School
Private Schools
Bay Area Christian School
Eagle Heights Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Family Christian Academy
First Baptist Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Iman Academy Southeast
Lutheran South Academy
Richard Milburn Academy
Sheldon ISD
Sheldon T-STEM Early College High School
- C.E. King High School
- C.E. King High School STEM Academy
